1. ATTENDANCE· Be in class on time every day · Good attendance is connected to success 2. ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT · Come to class prepared with supplies and books · Keep your locker tidy and organized · Record assignment due dates, tests, quizzes in your AGENDA 3.ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN CLASS · Listen · Take good notes · Use class time wisely · Contribute to class discussions · Follow teacher instructions 4.HOMEWORK · Develop a daily homework routine (including review of notes and Math practice) · Develop a weekend homework routine (don’t leave anything to the last minute) · Study with a friend · Limit time spent on chat lines, watching television and computer games 5.GETTING HELP · Give yourself 3 weeks to get adjusted to high school · Ask teachers for assistance · See your Guidance counsellor · Talk to your parents 6.INVOLVEMENT IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR · Get involved! (music, sports, art, clubs) · Listen to the daily announcements 7.BALANCE · Create a balance between school responsibilities and social life · High school = increased work load
7 Steps to Success
· Good attendance is connected to success
2. ORGANIZATION AND TIME MANAGEMENT
· Come to class prepared with supplies and books
· Keep your locker tidy and organized
· Record assignment due dates, tests, quizzes in your AGENDA
3.ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN CLASS
· Listen
· Take good notes
· Use class time wisely
· Contribute to class discussions
· Follow teacher instructions
4. HOMEWORK
· Develop a daily homework routine (including review of notes and Math practice)
· Develop a weekend homework routine (don’t leave anything to the last minute)
· Study with a friend
· Limit time spent on chat lines, watching television and computer games
5. GETTING HELP
· Give yourself 3 weeks to get adjusted to high school
· Ask teachers for assistance
· See your Guidance counsellor
· Talk to your parents
6. INVOLVEMENT IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR
· Get involved! (music, sports, art, clubs)
· Listen to the daily announcements
7. BALANCE
· Create a balance between school responsibilities and social life
· High school = increased work load